Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Founding of Griffin

Photographed By David Seibert, January 25, 2010

1. Founding of Griffin Marker

Inscription. From a stump near the town spring, now covered by the embankment of the railroad, on June 8, 1840, Gen. Lewis Lawrence Griffin sold lots to the highest bidder, thus establishing the City of Griffin. The first lot was sold to William Leake. Gen. Griffin, an early advocate of the railroad and one of the wealthiest men in Middle Georgia, was the first president of the Monroe Railroad and Banking Co. A General in the Georgia Militia, he fought in the Indian war known as the Florida Campaign and in the wars against the Creeks. He served in the State Legislature in 1829 and 1830.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 126-9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 8, 1840.

Location. 33° 15.007′ N, 84° 16.071′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Marker is on West Broad Street, 0 miles east of 10th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Griffin GA 30223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pvt. J.F. Posey (about 700 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); Cpl. A.R. Ballard (about 700 feet away); Sgt. James Proctor (approx. 0.2 miles away); PFC. L.B. Thompson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pvt. Robert J. Gaddy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pvt. John E. Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cpl. Albert Wimbish (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lt. Louella White (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Griffin.

Photographed By David Seibert, January 25, 2010

2. Founding of Griffin Marker

Looking east on West Broad Street; railroad tracks cross the street just 100 feet away.

Photographed By David Seibert, January 25, 2010

3. Founding of Griffin Marker

Looking north from the marker over West Broad Street to the intersection of the (old) Central and Southern railroads; this is the site of the founding of Griffin.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,041 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 16, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.